Carmel High School College Information Night SEPTEMBER 10 TH AND 15 TH, 2015
College Information Night Schedule 6:30-7:00 College & Career Resource Center (CCRC) Overview, Events and Introduction to Family Connection 7:10-7:40 Breakout Session I 7:45-8:15 Breakout Session 2 8:20-8:50 Breakout Session 3 *NOTE: the Military Options in Higher Education session will only be offered during Sessions I and 2
What is the CCRC? A Service of the CHS Counseling Department Located in the Counseling Department Complement and support the efforts of CHS Counselors to provide postsecondary planning information and resources. Melinda Stephan, College & Career Programming and Resources Coordinator Ann Boldt and Harry Pettibone, College Advisors Part-time (Gold Days)
CCRC What We Do! Identify, develop, collect, and organize college and career resources Share updated information and resources with the CHS Counselors and Staff to aid their work with students Individual College/Career Advising with students and parents Conduct student workshops and parent programming on topics such as: College Search College Applications Essay Writing/Personal Statements Financial Aid Career/Major Exploration Interviewing and MORE! Build relationships with college representatives Organize and disseminate scholarship information Collect and maintain data
CCRC Programs and Events Fall/Winter PSAT Day Senior Program: October 14, 2015 Open Lab for College Applications: SRT 9/16, 9/24, 10/1, 10/22, 10/28; Late Start: 9/16, 10/28 University of Chicago Area Information Session: September 28 th 7:00 pm Auditorium Ivy Tech Community College ASAP Program Info Session: October 6 th 6:30 pm Community Room EF College Tours Parent Information Meeting: October 20 th 6:30 pm Auditorium Career Exploration Workshops: TBD November/December during SRT Financial Aid Night: January 21 st 6:30 pm Auditorium FAFSA Completion Workshop: February 2 nd 10 am-1 pm & 3-7 pm
CCRC Programs and Events Spring/Summer Finding Your College Fit Workshops: SRT 2/12, 2/25, 3/18, 3/22 Military Academy Day: February 19 th 9:40 am/srt Media Center 1 & 2 (Parents Welcome!) 9 th /10 th Postsecondary Planning Parent Information Night: February 22 nd 6:30 pm Auditorium Junior College Planning Meetings: SRT March 10 th and March 14 th West Coast College Tour: Spring Break April 3-8 Admission to Selective Schools Panel: April 19 th 9:40 am/srt Auditorium (Parents Welcome!) Community Scholarships Night: May 19 th 6:30 pm Auditorium Class of 2017 College Application Boot Camp: May 31 st /June1st AM or PM session; $30 Chicago/Midwest College Tour: July 11-15
Other Events and Opportunities Over 100 College Admissions Representatives visit CHS in the Fall Semester Students can sign up to meet with reps during SRT Schedule and sign up through Naviance/Family Connection Account and get a pass from Counseling Rep visit schedule is also on the Counseling website www1.ccs.k12.in.us/chs/counseling College Fairs Indy National College Fair Sept. 17 th, Indiana Convention Center, 9 am-12 pm & 6-8 pm Hamilton County College Fair Sept. 24 th, Hamilton Southeastern High School, 6:30-8 pm Christian College Fair Indy North Sept. 29 th, Heritage Christian School, 6:30-8:30 pm Indy Westside College Fair Oct. 1 st, Ben Davis High School, 7-8:30 pm Greater Indy Northside College Fair- March 16, 2016, Ritz Charles, Carmel, 6:30-8:30 pm Regional/Local Admission Information Sessions Check college websites to see when they might be in the area sharing information with prospective students.
New this year: Family Connection Online platform to help students with college and career planning Explore colleges and careers that are of interest Sign up to meet with college representatives when they visit CHS Complete tasks assigned to students by their counselor Search for scholarships, build a resume, and more! An information resource and a communication tool students are encouraged to log in often!
Family Connection: College Information
Family Connection: College Information 9 th Grade Tasks: Using the College Search Tool, complete a list of colleges that interest you Complete Game Plan Survey to get you thinking about your goals after high school 10 th Grade Tasks: Take PSAT Add colleges to your list Complete Supermatch college search 11 th Grade Tasks: Take PSAT, ACT, SAT Add colleges to list Attend college visits 12 th Grade Tasks: Apply to College Complete College Search Apply for Scholarships Complete Teacher and Counselor Recommendation Packets
Family Connection: Career Information
Family Connection: Career Information 9 th Grade Tasks: Complete Career Cluster Finder Add Career Clusters to your list Add careers to your list 10 th Grade Tasks: Complete StrengthsExplorer Complete Career Interest Profiler 11 th Grade Tasks: Build a resume
Family Connection: Planning Tools
Family Connection: Resources
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